Take part in the Hackney Half Marathon and race through East London!
Entries have now closed for this event, but if you have your own place we'd love you to run for us! Let us know and we'll be in touch!
Join #TeamShine at the Hackney Half Marathon - with live bands and entertainment throughout the course. This isn't just a race, it's a full-on festival!
After 2025's sell-out event, why not see what the buzz is all about at the Wizz Air Hackney Half? The fantastic route showcases the historic Broadway Market and vibrant street art of East London. Plus live music, entertainment, and local food and drink as part of the Hackney Moves Festival.
Join over 20,000 participants in this fantastic event! There’ll be live entertainment and DJs to keep you inspired as you run, not just at event centres but during the race, both at event HQ and out on the course. No need for headphones - the streets will be alive with music and a buzzing atmosphere.
The Route
Runners will cruise down Mare Street through a carnival of sound. You’ll pass some iconic landmarks and venues, including the famous Town Hall, the historic Broadway Market and Hackney Wick. Keep an eye out for the vibrant street art.
To add to this already great mix, the route is flat and fast, making it perfect for anyone doing their first half marathon or looking for a personal best.
Sign up to join #TeamShine today!
Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Location: London
Registration fee: £30
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £250
When you join Team Shine you will receive:
Shine has a limited number of charity places available - sign up now to secure your spot today. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to avoid disappointment.
If you have a general entry place in the race, we would love you to be a part of #TeamShine! With no minimum sponsorship pledge or registration fee, we simply ask you to raise as much as you can to support members and families with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Plus, you'll have access to all the great benefits above.
To join Shine with your own place, complete this short form.
The Hackney Half Marathon aims to be inclusive, offering people of all abilities the opportunity to take part.
Participants with disabilities are welcome, including wheelchair users.
If you have a disability or are a wheelchair user, before signing for a Shine place please have a look at the event's info on their website here - scroll down the FAQs until you get to the Participants with Disabilities section.
If you need any more information before signing up, or if you have any other questions for the team, get in touch by completing this short form.
Please note - It is only possible to buy one ticket at a time. So if you're signing up as a team, each person will need to purchase their ticket separately.